Communications Manager

Valmet is looking for a Communications Manager to join its global Communications and Brand team to drive change and transformation communications and support our cultural journey with communications that build understanding, commitment, and engagement across diverse employee groups, and support leaders in initiatives that reinforce strategic priorities.

The role places emphasis on change communications, leadership communication, and employee engagement in a complex, global industrial environment.

In this role, you will as a Communications partner for Valmet’s global People & Culture and Global Supply organizations. You will work closely with People & Culture and Global Supply leaders to translate strategy into clear, engaging, and impactful communication that supports business performance and cultural change.

The role reports to the Director, Global Communications and involves close collaboration with global stakeholders across Valmet.

Responsibilities include:

• Act as a trusted communications partner to internal stakeholders, especially People & Culture and Global Supply leaders

• Plan and execute communications supporting cultural development, transformation programs, and strategic initiatives

• Develop communications that build clarity, alignment, and engagement across global organization

• Oversee the development of high-quality internal communication content, campaigns, and materials

• Ensure consistency with Valmet’s global communications strategy, brand, values, and tone of voice

• Measure communication effectiveness and continuously improve impact

• Collaborate closely with global communications colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders

• Other related duties as needed

Experience and education:

• Minimum 10 years of experience in corporate or internal communications in international settings

• Proven track record of successfully driving cultural change and transformation through communication

• Strong experience working in global organizations

• Experience from industrial environments is preferred

• Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and work effectively under pressure

• Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and influencing skills

• Fluency in English

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

• Postgraduate degree or additional qualifications in communications, business, or change management are considered an asset

To succeed in this role

You succeed by combining strong strategic thinking with hands-on delivery, building trusted partnerships with leaders, and creating communication that drives understanding and engagement in complex environments. You are comfortable prioritizing multiple initiatives and influencing without formal authority.

We also expect you to align with Valmet’s Leadership Principles—practical behaviours that guide how we lead, collaborate, and succeed together:

• Take accountability – Act with ownership, set clear expectations, and follow through

• Lead with courage – Champion change, try bold ideas, and learn quickly

• Build on trust – Listen to understand, be open, and create psychological safety

• Collaborate for growth – Work across boundaries, value diverse perspectives, and focus on customer value

Want to know more?

Curious to learn how you could make an impact through communication? Send your application via our career site.

Ready to make a global impact? Apply as soon as possible, but no later than May 17, 2026, via the application link.

For more information, please contact Emilia Peltola, Director, Global Communications, by phone at +358 50 540 9747 on April 29 from 12:00–1:00 pm EET or on May 5 from 12:00–1:00 pm EET.

We will start reviewing the applications already during the application period. We’ll use a variety of selection methods in the recruitment process, e.g. video screening, personality questionnaires, ability tests and interviews.

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When everything works together

Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.

Join the team – and lead the way with us!